5 What is NSX Vmware’s Software Defined Network PlatformDeveloped from two product:Nicira Network Virtualization PlatformVMware vCloud Networking and SecurityAbstracts Hardware functionality into softwareIt is to networking what VSphere ESXi is to computing.

27 Edge Service Gateways (ESG)Use to provide North/South TrafficUsed to provide other network servicesNetwork Address TranslationSSL VPNLoad BalancingESGs are VMs and not modules in ESXiThird Party Vendors provide Advanced ESG services.----- Meeting Notes (6/2/15 10:08) -----Change network simple to ESG is VM and not part of the modules